Tubular casting rod having an axially-enclosed line

ABSTRACT

A casting rod for use in fishing, comprising a tubular rod. The fishing line is entirely enclosed within the bore of the rod and passes from a casting reel axially through the rod and the eyelet at the tip, thus avoiding tangling, snagging and other injuries to the line. The rod is made in similarly tapered, telescoping sections to permit it to be collapsed without disturbing the line. The larger end of the first section is mounted on a rod handle frame. The interior dimensions of the second telescoping section are substantially equal to the exterior dimensions of the first section at respective points along their lengths. The second section collapses exteriorly over the length of the first section in the direction of the frame. Tapered sleeve means are provided to position the larger end of the second section on the smaller end of the first section.

United States Patent [191 Peder-sen TUBULAR CASTING ROD HAVING ANAXIALLY-ENCLOSED LINE [22] Filed: Sept. 7, 1971 [21] Appl.No.: 178,040 7FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 1,418,258 10/1965 France ..43/18 RPrimary Examiner-Hugh R Chamblee Assistant Examiner-James H. Czerwonky IAttorney-Axel H. Johnson ABSTRACT A casting rod for use in fishing,comprising a tubular rod. The fishing line is entirely enclosed withinthe bore of the rod and passes from a casting reel axially through therod and the eyelet at the tip, thus avoiding tangling, snagging andother injuries to the line. The rod is made in similarly tapered,telescoping sections to permit it to be collapsed without disturbing theline. The larger end of the first section is mounted on a rod handleframe. The interior dimensions of the second telescoping section aresubstantially equal to the exterior dimensions of the first section atrespective points along their lengths. The second section collapsesexteriorly over the length of the first section in the direction of theframe. Tapered sleeve means are pro vided to position the larger end ofthe second section on the smaller end of the first section.

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INVENTOR Duly/I40 A. P505955 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION.

portion 24 ending in a line guide, both sections having identicaltapers, so that when the rod is collapsed for transport, it will appearas in FIG. 5. i

The first tubular section 22 is fixed integrally to a flange 26 by anymethod such as brazing or welding.

Flange 26 comprises a reduced portion 28 which is maintained in anuntwisted and unsnagged condition 0 and protected from other damage. Therod may be in one piece or made in several telescoping sections, withmeans to permit collapsing it for storage; the line remainingundisturbed within the bore of the rod.

2. Description of the Prior Art.

, The applicant is not presently aware of tubular casting rods havingmeans to enclose the fishing line within the bore thereof, or which rodsare capable of being collapsed inthe manner shown.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The gist ofthis invention is to provide atubular casting rod, preferably provided with a spinning-type of reel.The fishing line passes from the reel through the vide a casting rodthat can be collapsed when not in use, without disturbing the line.

Further objects and advantages of this invention will become apparentfrom a consideration of the following detailed description taken inconnection with the acpassed through an opening in arm 18. Portion 28 isprovided with a threaded portion which receives a nut 30 in order tosecure the flange 26 integrally tothe arm .18. Flange 26 is providedwith an axial bore as at 32. One end of bore 32 is chamfered as at 34 toprevent wear or fraying of the line. The other end 36 of bore 32 isconsiderably flared to reduce wear of the line and to reduce thedifficulty of threading the line through the rod sections 22 and 24. Afinal rod section 24 terminates in an eyelet or guide 38 which is ofglass or other suitable material, and is secured in the tip ofseccompanying drawing wherein an embodiment of theinvention is shown. Itis, however, to be understood that the invention 'is not not limited tothe details disclosed, but includes all such variations as fall withinthespirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

FIG. 1 is a view of a rod embracing this invention with a hook attachedto the line, and ready for use.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion of FIG. 1', and partly insection.

FIG. 3 is a view ofa sleeve used to axially locate one section of therod relative to the adjoining section.

FIG. 4 is an axial view of the sleeve of FIG. 3.

. FIG. 5 is a view showing the relative positions of the sections whenthe sleeve has been removed and the sections of the rod have, beencollapsed axially.

Referring to FIG. 1, the rod embracing this invention comprisespreferably, a spin casting reel 10 mounted in the customary manner-on aframe member 12. The preferred type of reel is that in which the linepasses from the reel on an axis common to the spool thereof. A handlearm 14 is integral with frame 12, being secured thereto in any suitablemanner. A handle 16, of cork or other suitable material is secured toarm 14. A rod-support arm 18 is also secured integrally to frame 12.

Casting rods are customarily tapered, being of a maximum diameter at thehandle end and of a minimum diameter at the tip, so as to provide thenecessary flexibility. In the preferred form, the rod 20 comprises afirst rod portion 22 of tapered tubing, and a second rod tion 24 byforming the rod end over the guide as shown at 40.

When the collapsed rod, as shown in FIG. 5, is to be extended as shownin FIGS. 1 and 2, a sleeve 42 is provided, preferably of a plasticmaterial. Sleeve 42 has inner and outer surfaces which conform to thetapers of sections 22 and 24, respectively, and of dimensions to axiallyfix the sections 22 and 24 in the relative position shown in FIGS. 1 and2, when the rod is extended. An

enlarged rim 44 permits the sleeve to be gripped by the fingers foreasyremoval of the sleeve when collapsing the rod. A longitudinal slot 46 isprovided in sleeve 42 for a purpose to be later described terminating atend 52 opposite rim 44. 9

' The customary fishline 48. of Nylon or other suitable material isthreaded from the reel 10 through bore 32 of flange 26, passing axiallythrough sections 22 and 24, v and from guide38, preferably when thesections are collapsed as in FIG. 5. The hook 50 or other tackle issecured to line 48 when the rod is being prepared for use. Whenpreparing thecollapsed rod for use, the sec tion 24 is separated axiallyfrom section 22 so that sleeve 42 can be placed over-line 48 by means ofslot 46. Sleeve 42is then inserted into the. end 54 of section 24.Section 22 is then inserted into sleeve 42 until the joint is secure andrigid.

It is to be understood that a plurality of shorter, rod sections may bepreferred in order to permit collapsing the rod to-a shorter space! Thismodification would require additional sleeves 42; one being-inserted ateach joint in the manner indicated in FIG. 2. It is also to beunderstoodthat rod 20 may begof a single length of tubing if so desired.9 I The above being a complete description of an illustrative embodimentof the invention, what is claimed as new anddesired to be secured byLetters Patent of the United States'is; l

l. A casting rod for fishing, comprising a frame, a

reel supported on frame and supplying a fishing line, a tubular rodmember having a longitudinal passageway to receive said line axiallytherethrough,

said rod comprising a first and a second portion, said portions being oflike taper converging from said frame, the interior dimensions of thesecond portion being substantially equal to the exterior dimensions ofthe first portion atrespective points-along their lengths,

said first portion having its larger end mounted on said second portion.

2. A casting rod as set forth in claim 1, in which said sleeve isslotted axially.

3. A casting rod as set forth in claim 1, in which said sleeve isprovided with a rim to abut the extremity of said second portion.

1. A casting rod for fishing, comprising a frame, a reel supported onsaid frame and supplying a fishing line, a tubular rod member having alongitudinal passageway to receive said line axially therethrough, saidrod comprising a first and a second portion, said portions being of liketaper converging from said frame, the interior dimensions of the secondportion being substantially equal to the exterior dimensions of thefirst portion at respective points along their lengths, said firstportion having its larger end mounted on said frame, said second portionexteriorly collapsible over the length oF said first portion in thedirection of said frame, and means to position the larger end of saidsecond portion on the smaller end of said first portion in anaxially-extended position relative to said first portion, said meanscomprising an axially-tapered sleeve member interposed peripherallybetween the outer surface of said first portion and the inner surface ofsaid second portion.
 2. A casting rod as set forth in claim 1, in whichsaid sleeve is slotted axially.
 3. A casting rod as set forth in claim1, in which said sleeve is provided with a rim to abut the extremity ofsaid second portion.